Screenwriter David Scarpa first landed on my radar more than 15 years ago with the Rod Lurie directed “The Last Castle” starring screen legend Robert Redford, veteran James Gandolfini, and soap opera sensation Steve Burton in a stunning military-themed story of honor, loyalty, and ethics. As he demonstrated then and
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced that 10 scientific and technical achievements represented by 34 individual award recipients, as well as one organization, will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 10, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. In addition,
Combining dark comedy with dramatic intrigue, Gringo joyrides across the border into Mexico, where all is not as it seems for mild-mannered American businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo). Crossing the line from citizen to criminal, Harold tangles with duplicitous business partners, Mexican drug lords, international mercenaries, and the DEA. As he attempts
In Sally Potter’s new dark comedy THE PARTY, Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) is hosting an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension, while her husband, Bill (Timothy Spall), seems preoccupied. Janet’s acerbic best friend, April (Patricia Clarkson), arrives and others follow, some with their
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy, played with exquisite delicacy by Dakota Fanning, follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock
Forever My Girl tells the story of country music super-star Liam Page (Alex Roe) who left his bride, Josie (Jessica Rothe), at the altar choosing fame and fortune instead. However, Liam never got over Josie, his one true love, nor did he ever forget his Southern roots in the small community where
THE FINAL YEAR is a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, THE FINAL YEAR offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to
Many will remember the kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III in July of 1973. Media coverage was extensive both mainstream and tabloid given that J. Paul Getty was, at the time, the richest man in the world. As if the story wasn’t sufficiently sensational and shocking, adding fuel to the
If you’ve never heard of Molly Bloom or her story, get thee to a theatre now, and get ready for the ride of your life with Aaron Sorkin’s feature directorial debut, MOLLY’S GAME. What a riveting – and fun – film! A cinematic royal flush! For those unfamiliar with Molly
Always interested in a book or film that looks to “the story behind the story”, it’s easy to gravitate towards GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN much the same as one may have done with “Miss Potter”, where we learned the story behind the Beatrix Potter “Peter Rabbit” stories. Here, we learn the
